Obituaries (March 1)

Helen (Farrell) Mead Crandall

Utica Saturday Globe, June 17, 1918

 

Mrs, Helen (Farrell) Mead Crandall

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of her son, Rev. William S. Crandall, at Hillrose, Col., June 10, occurred the death of Mrs. Helen Crandall, a former much respected resident of Norwich.  She had been ill for several months from cancer of the stomach.  Mrs. Crandall was born in Eaton, Madison county, May 14, 1839, and was one of five children born to Isaac and Sophronia Farrell, of whom only one, Mrs. Milo McCarty, of this village, now survives.  When deceased was a girl of 12 her parents removed from Madison county to Norwich, where the greater share of her life was passed.  In 1858 she married Riley Mead, whose death occurred in 1862.  Of this union two children were born and still survive, Mrs. Roselbert Belden, of this village, and Frank Mead, of Colorado.  In 1877 Mrs. Mead married William B. Crandall, with whom she lived happily until his death in 1896, when she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Belden.  Of her second marriage one son, Rev. William S. Crandall, of Hillrose, Col., survives, with whom since 1898, she had resided, making a home for him at Kingston, Pa., while he was a student at Wyoming Seminary, and after he had finished his education accompanying him to Denver, where he took up his duties as a Methodist minister.  Last summer they moved to Hillrose.  The climate did not agree with Mrs. Crandall, and she declined rapidly in health. She was a prominent member of the Methodist Church and an earnest, consecrated Christian worker.  She was a woman beloved by all who knew her, ever thoughtful of others, a kind and affectionate wife, mother and friend, whose memory will long be cherished.

 

Col. Joseph Juliand

1797 - 1870

 

Suddenly in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning last, the 13th inst., Col. Joseph Juliand, aged 73 years.

 

This community has had most startling illuminations recently of the solemn truth that "In the midst of life we are in death."  While the body of one prominent person was draped for the tomb, awaiting entrance into "the narrow house appointed for all living," another conspicuous citizen, neighbor and friend is stricken down without a moment's warning, retiring for the night not to an earthly rest, but to that repose and sleep which the blessed and faithful in Christ enjoy till the great waking "when all that are in their graves shall hear the Savior's voice and shall come forth."  Joseph Juliand has been known to this community for about half a century as one of its prominent business men who has been successful, yet with unblemished integrity, true and just in all his dealings, faithful in all the varied relations of life that he has filled.  He was a Warden of Zion Church at its first organization and ever sought by his influence, efforts and means to advance its prosperity.  He took a deep interest in the legislation of the Diocese, and was a frequent delegate at the Conventions of Western New York, having important positions on the Committees through which its business is initiated and conducted.  He was also a Trustee of the General Theological Seminary, and had but recently returned from one of its most important sessions.  Col. Juliand was twice a member of Assembly from this district.  For many years he has been a trustee of Hobart College, and has been on the delegation to the General Convention of the Church.  His strict integrity of character drew towards him through a long business career a sentiment of wide and deep respect.  He was ever faithful in attendance on the Church's ordinances, and was never kept from his place in the appointed services, save by absence from home or sickness.  His religious character was marked by thorough earnestness and sincerity.  He had solemn and strong views of his Christian duties and could not be shaken in his purposes in what he deemed to be right.  It is difficult to realize that we shall no longer hear his voice nor witness his presence in those solemn sacraments and services to which the Church calls her children.  But to which the Church calls her children.  But we trust that he has passed to higher worship, even to the presence immediate of Christ and His Redeemed ones in Heaven. [Chenango American, February 17, 1870]

 

Joseph Juliand, a prominent citizen of Greene and well known in the County, died at his residence in that village, Sunday morning last.  Mr. Juliand went to his room Saturday night at about eleven o'clock, and as his family supposed had retired as usual to rest.  The next morning, however, the attention of his son in passing the door of his father's room was arrested, and entering the room he found the deceased upon the floor in an unconscious state.  A physician was immediately called, but he was already beyond relief, and survived only a  few minutes after he was first found.  When first discovered the lamp was burning in his room and the bed had not been disturbed, a part only of his clothing was removed, and everything indicated that Mr. Juliand had been suddenly stricken down, probably with apoplexy.  The deceased was 73 years of age, and the second of five brothers, four of whom survive him--the eldest being Col. Richard Juliand of Bainbridge.  He represented this County in the Assembly, in 1827, and again in 1831 and 1832, and although he always sustained himself with honor in all places of public trust, he will be best remembered as the upright citizen, the correct man of business, and the courteous Christian gentleman, always welcome in the social and domestic circle in which he moved.  Mr. Juliand was but once married, and survived his wife, who was the daughter of the late Erastus Perkins of this village, where he always kept his acquaintance fresh, and where many who knew him well will mingle their sincere regrets at his loss with those of her bereaved family.

 

Franklin Gilmore

DeRuyter Gleaner, September 15, 1881

 

A colored man named Franklin Gilmore died in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] a few days since, upwards of ninety years of age.  In the old days of slavery in New York, he was owned by the late Richard W. Juliand, of Bainbridge, from whom he purchased his freedom and had a large family, who are now scattered.

 

The last will and testament of Franklin Gilmore, late of the city of Binghamton, deceased, was admitted to probate and letters testamentary were issued to Hial Hodge, sole executor therein named.  Decedent left no heirs at law and next of kin whose names or place of residence could be ascertained, and the citation for probate thereof was directed to the Attorney-General of the State of New York, and the County Treasurer of the county of Broome.  Testator bequeaths all of his estate both real and personal, to Louisa Jackson, of this city.  [Broome Republican, Oct. 19, 1881]

 

Florilla Pettys

1806-1882

 

Florilla, widow of Isaac Pettys, was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 22d, 1806, and died at her home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 11th, 1882.  For over fifty years her life was identified with the history of our village.  Her husband, Captain Pettys, who died thirteen years ago, was an active member of the community, having for some time kept the hotel of the place, and was widely known.  Mrs. Pettys was the mother of seven children, two of whom died in childhood, while three others, Mrs. B.C. Campbell, Mrs. R.C. Stockwell, and Mrs. G.S. Graves, have died within the last fifteen years.  Two children, Nelson and Ellen, and seventeen grandchildren, mourn the loss of one, who was ever lending a helping hand, and who, by a thousand acts of kindness has endeared her memory to all who knew her.  Her last sickness was short, and her death the peaceful end of the Christian.

Another life's work is ended;

Another soul is at rest;

Another voice is blended

In the chorus of the blest.

 

Seely N. Copley

1836-1888

 

Died:  At his late residence, in the village of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th inst. Mr. S.N. Copley, aged 52 years.

 

After great suffering, protracted through many years, and after mental and spiritual conflict in times of darkness, probably born of physical weakness and pain, his soul turned back to the refuge of the "Everlasting Arms," and the end was peace.  With returning confidence in his Redeemer many months ago, in speaking of his own experience he alluded to the comfort coming to him from the sure word of God, and used the lines which had lately come to him with new meaning and power.

"The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose

He will never, no never desert to his foes;

That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,

He will never, no never, no never forsake."

More recently, in glad anticipation of going home, while resting after long continued pain, he spoke gratefully of comfort given, and said:

"Jesus can make a dying bed

Feel soft as downy pillows are,

While on His breast I lean my head

And breathe my life out sweetly there."

Towards the last he repeatedly alluded to his trust, and with continued possession of his mental powers, a little time before the end he exclaimed, "Yes Lord!" and soon passed away to the unending joy and rest.  A bereaved mother, with other relatives and friends are left to mourn, but not to sorrow as those who have no hope.